Academics 101 Presentation

							International Student Orientation
         Academics 101
Content

   Grades and Academics
Your First Class
   Syllabus
       Outlines the course, explains assignment, and
        grading systems
       http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/trap/samplesyllabus.pdf


   Exams and Quizzes
       midterm (half-way through semester)
       final (end of semester)
       quizzes (often shorter versions of tests)


   Homework
       Work that can be writing a paper, preparing a
        presentation, reading, or answering questions
American Informality
   Professors
       Can sometimes be called by first
        name, casual dress, sit on desks


   Teaching Assistants
       Graduate students help teach and
        grade


   Students – encouraged to ask
    questions and participate in
    classroom discussion
Grading System
                         Grade   Points   Undergraduate   Graduate

            C                A    4.0       Excellent      Excellent

                             B    3.0         Good          Good/
                                                           Average

    D                B       C    2.0        Average         Pass

                             D    1.0         Pass           Fail
                             F    0.0          Fail          Fail

                         A
F       Bell Curve                        % of 100


    Tests, quizzes, presentations, and
    homework are often calculated as part
    of the final grade. They can constitute
    any percentage of the grade
    depending on the professor or class.
     University Life
   English Practice
      English Conversation Program
      Friendships International
             http://www.isso.iastate.edu/Programs/

   Group Work
             Presentations
             Papers
             Research
             In-class assignments
   Plagiarism

   Academic Help
      Academic Success Center
             http://www.dso.iastate.edu/asc/
        Supplementary Instruction (SI)
             http://www.dso.iastate.edu/asc/supplemental/

   Student Associations
             www.stuorg.iastate.edu
The Academic Success Center
   The Academic Success Center
    (ASC) is a collection of services and
    programs designed to help you
    reach your academic goals.
   We offer individualized and group
    experiences, course-specific and
    general academic assistance, and
    even credit and non-credit programs.
   It's up to you to choose and use
    those which can help you strengthen
    your learning and earn the grades
    you want!
           ASC Services
   Academic Intervention & Coaching
   Psych 131
   Presentations and Workshops
   Supplemental Instruction
   Tutoring
   The Writing and Media Help Center
     Academic Intervention &
           Coaching
   Students meet one-on-one with an
    academic coach to discuss academic
    challenges.
   Any topic discussed, for example:
      Motivation

      Time Management

      Organization

      Study Strategies

   Coaching is always free!
   Refer students to call to make an
    appointment.
Presentations and Workshops
   Main presentation topics:
      Overview of the ASC services
      Time Management
      Test Taking
      Study Skills
      Learning Styles
   For classes, student organizations, etc.
   Special requests may also be
    accommodated!
   We prefer to work with you to cater to your
    needs, or co-facilitate.
             Psych 131

   Academic skills course
   Strategies for
     Time management
     Test-taking

     Reading

     Note-taking

   1 credit, pass/fail
   Offered every semester
     Supplemental Instruction

   Peer-facilitated study sessions
   Active learning strategies
   Three 50-minute sessions per week
   Free and voluntary

    Grades of SI participants are on
    average ½-1 full grade letter higher
     than students who do not attend!
                Tutoring

   Serve over 1700 students per
    semester
   Apply to GET a Tutor or BE a tutor
   Group tutoring available (Groups are
    2-4 students)
   1-2 tutoring meetings per week
   Funding available from many
    departments and organizations
   Apply online or in person
Writing and Media Help Center

   Located in 300 Carver Hall
   Written, oral, visual, and electronic
    communication support for
    undergraduate courses
   By appointment or walk-in
   Free and voluntary
   Examples of assignments we can
    support:
      Papers, presentations, power point,
       web communication
The Academic Success Center




           294-6624
   www.dso.iastate.edu/asc
   1060 Hixson-Lied Building
     success@iastate.edu
        PLAGIARISM
You commit PLAGIARISM when
  you…………………

   borrow another’s academic work, with or
    without permission

   claim your academic work is new and
    original when it is actually from another's
    work.

    It involves STEALING another's work,
          then lying about it afterward

            Definitions and examples from plagiarism.org
EXAMPLES OF
PLAGIARISM

   Turning in someone else's work as
    your own
   Copying words or ideas without
    giving credit
   Failing to use quotation marks ( “ “ )
   Failing or improperly citing sources.


           Definitions and examples from plagiarism.org
ISU POLICY



   The ISU policy on PLAGIARISM is
    part of the Academic Dishonesty
    WEB site
HOW TO AVOID
PLAGIARISM
Write a CITATION or REFERENCE
    information about the author
    the title of the work
    the name and location of the
     company that published your copy of
     the source
    the date your copy was published
    the page numbers of the material you
     are borrowing

         Definitions and examples from plagiarism.org
WHEN TO USE A
CITATION?
Use a Citation
 when………………….
     you use quotes
     you paraphrase
     you use an idea that someone else
      has already expressed
     you make specific reference to the
      work of another
     someone else's work has been
      critical in developing your own
      ideas.

           Definitions and examples from plagiarism.org
     MORE
     INFORMATION!

   ISUCOMM Writing Center

   The OWL, Purdue University

   American Psychological
    Association (APA) Style Manual
    Studying
                                                 Top Ten Mistakes
                                                   Students Make
Best Tips for                                     Not spending enough
  Studying                                         time studying
 Organize your                                   Improper study
  semester:                                        techniques
    http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/trap/sample    Fail to attend class
     weekly.pdf
    http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/trap/sample     regularly
     monthly.pdf
                                                  Difference between
    Read assignments                              high school and
    Review often                                  college
                                                  Getting behind in class
    Outline your notes                            work
    Prepare before                               Poor study schedules
     class                                        Poor goal setting

    Study early in the                           Improper class

     semester                                      preparation
                                                  Not taking class
    Ask instructor for                            seriously
     help